The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from

can manage to make

and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he clears his

to not look at me any differently. I may come

eyes drop to his hand that held my arm. I noted how his

that feeling and

him that I

me a crooked awkward

that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I

to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced

“Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in

the side of his face. He was embarrassed to

hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had ever said to

I liked to see him squirm and

even more.

Aiden

me. I was angry and sad and went on

eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to crawl

lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a

see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound

if I was okay after

“And besides, you didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture

“I had to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He

didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook

cupcake.”I pouted.

scratching his chin. “I was a real jerk

my eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest one and you still

battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old

years

off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to tell me to